Which of the Following Is a Variable Cost

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a variable cost?

• A)Raw materials
• B)Rent
• C)Insurance expense
• D)Salaries

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Definitions:

Perfectly Competitive

A market structure characterized by many buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and free entry and exit, which leads to an efficient allocation of resources.

Market Wage

The prevailing rate of pay for workers in a particular labor market, job, or industry.

Perfect Competitor

A theoretical market situation in which no individual buyer or seller has the power to influence market prices.

Demand Curve

An illustrated chart that depicts how the demand for a product varies with changes in its price.